There is lots of info about Shattered Horizon on the official website: www.shatteredhorizon.com But to answer your question, here are more details about the weapons in Shattered Horizon taken from our press materials ...

Each player in Shattered Horizon carries a multipurpose weapon as in space it is impractical for an astronaut to have a large amount of weapons and equipment. With the weapon you can fire in assault mode or aim through the scope. In the assault firing mode, your weapon is capable of fully automatic sustained fire. In scoped mode you can pick off targets at long range with powerful, short bursts. When an opponent gets too close, or when you have caught someone by surprise, you can make a close-quarters kill with a melee attack.

Your weapon can also fire three different types of grenade, but unlike your ammo, grenades are limited in supply. Grenades are fired with the rifle's under-slung launcher. In zero gravity, grenades have special properties: they fly straight and true, with no drop to limit the range. Players can also ricochet grenades off surfaces to attack beyond their line of sight.

All the grenades in Shattered Horizon are non-lethal, designed to support team tactics and enhance the zero gravity experience.

The ICE grenade releases a fine cloud of ice crystals that block both sight and radar. This grenade can be used to provide cover, block lines of sight or disorient enemies caught in the cloud.

The EMP grenade disables an astronaut’s suit electronics. When a player is caught in an EMP blast their HUD crashes, taking away their radar and audio simulation. Their rocket pack also becomes less responsive, inhibiting movement until the suit’s OS reboots.

The MPR grenade’s blast pushes away astronauts and floating objects. Players can use the MPR grenade to dislodge enemies from cover, or protect themselves from attackers by knocking them back.

Shattered Horizon gives all players an equal chance in every combat situation. This is important in a game where attacks can come from any angle. In Shattered Horizon a player can choose many different styles of play from rushing in gun blazing to sneaking through the shadows in silent running mode. Players are more accurate when attached to a surface, while using the rocket pack gives them greater mobility.

However you choose to play your weapon supports you with the tools you need, from rapid sustained assault fire, to deadly scoped shots and lethal melee attacks. Three grenade types encourage tactical play and eliminate frustrating deaths by grenade spam. More importantly, the player is never put at a disadvantage by choosing the wrong loadout or joining a team with unbalanced classes. The player can change his playing style on the fly depending on the situation. And because all players are equal, Shattered Horizon rewards those players who develop their zero gravity combat skills.

oMonarca wrote:

So far, from what I've seen, you only have one gun. It's a rifle equipped with a grenade launcher. If you zoom, it becomes a sniper rifle, and you only have 3 kinds of non lethal grenades. And that's pretty much all the weapon variety you'll get.

Looks pretty, but sounds shallow. Maybe the maps are fantabulous.

I think it's a brilliant idea from a gameplay perspective. They've eliminated grenade spam and forced you to think tactically about how you use them. The ability to dislodge enemies from cover is going to be VERY fun. They may not give you 37 weapon types but it completely eliminates the imbalance issue that having shotguns, sniper rifles and saws. I hope it will emphasize player skill as opposed to who has what unlock.

I think what's going to make or break this game is how well the 3D combat works within the maps or world.

But my rig can't run it . First time I've been locked out of a game that I can remember.

Edwin wrote:

I don't meet the minimum requirements.

The processor has to be a E6600 minimum but I have a E6420.

On of the advantages of being old, I have a great job and LOTS of money!

I'll be rocking this on my i7 biotch

Damn you old man Bear and your economic meltdown. Vengeance shall be mine!